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Amit Shah Reviews Security Along Indo-Pak Border, Airports With Top Officials

New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…

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Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah
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Govt committed to offer 200 units free electricity: CM Omar Abdullah

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…

Grenade attack on police station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, no casualties: Officials

BARAMULLA: A suspected grenade attack took place at a police station in north Kashmir's Baramulla district late last night, police said today. "During the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from the backside of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the general public. No casualty or…

Grenade attack on police station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, no casualties: Officials
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Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar
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Fire Breaks Out At MLA Hostel In Srinagar

SRINAGAR, Dec 10: A fire broke out in the Member Legislative Assembly Hostel (MLA) in Srinagar on Tuesday, officials said. There was no report of any casualty in the incident. The Fire and Emergency officials said that fire broke out at around noon in the first floor of the MLA hostel quarter situated at the…

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CEO Presents Suresh Raina As Youth Voter Awareness Ambassador Of J&K

JAMMU, Dec 1: The J&K Pandurang K Pole Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) made the announcement and gave Suresh Raina the letter designating him as the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir's youth voter awareness ambassador. Speaking at the event, the CEO stated that Suresh Raina, a national hero in India and a cricket great, has a lot of influence, especially with young people. He continued, "This influence can be used to motivate more people to engage in the political process, which will increase voter turnout and foster greater civic engagement."Speaking outside the event, Suresh Raina expressed his hope that more and more people will attend national and international levels in the future. He said that many J&K players are now performing well at both the national and international levels. Later, in an effort to help elect their candidates, he further urged the young of J&K to come forward and register as voters before December 9, 2023. He continued by saying that a robust democracy requires a high turnout of voters. Kuldeep Krishan Sidha, the Commissioner for Relief and Rehabilitation, was also present for the event. [caption id="attachment_6524" align="alignnone" width="300"] CEO Presents Suresh Raina As Youth Voter Awareness Ambassador Of J&K[/caption]    

Avalanche Warning Issued For Kupwara In Next 24 Hrs

Kupwara, Dec 1 : An avalanche warning for the next 24 hours has been issued in JK's Kupwara by the Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA). Over the following 24 hours, an avalanche with a low hazard level is predicted by the authorities to occur above 2800 metres above sea level over the Kupwara district. According to JKDMA, "over the next 24 hours, an avalanche with a low danger level is likely to occur above 2,800 metres above sea level over Kupwara district."In addition, the authorities urged the locals to exercise caution and wait for further directives before entering any avalanche-prone locations. The authority went on, "People residing in these areas are advised to exercise caution and refrain from entering the avalanche-prone areas until further orders." [caption id="attachment_6521" align="alignnone" width="300"] Avalanche Warning Issued For Kupwara In Next 24 Hrs[/caption]  

Navy Appointed First Woman Commanding Officer In Naval Ship: Navy Chief

NEW DELHI, Dec 1:  on keeping with its policy of "all roles-all ranks" for female troops, the Indian Navy has chosen the first female Commanding Officer on a naval ship, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar announced on Friday. In a news conference held in advance of Navy Day, Admiral Kumar stated that for the last year, the Indian Navy's aircraft, ships, and submarines had maintained a high operational tempo in the crucial waters. He stated that the Indian Navy keeps an eye on all operations in the area, notwithstanding China's growing incursions into the Indian Ocean. "We have maintained a high operational pace with our ships, submarines, and aircraft, carrying out missions and tasks that include military, diplomatic, law enforcement, and benign roles," he stated.He declared, "Our units were mission deployed to protect and promote our national interests throughout the Indian Ocean Region and beyond." "What we call our'ships first' outlook, where every single action that we take is aimed to enable our women and men in operational units to perform their duties very well," has allowed the Navy to "remain a 'Combat-ready, Credible, Cohesive, and Future Proof' force." The Navy has a very pleasing operating footprint due to the constant presence of its ships throughout the Indo-Pacific region.The first female commanding officer of a naval vessel has been selected by the Indian Navy, according to Admiral Kumar. "The total strength of female Agniveers has surpassed 1,000. These figures demonstrate our 'all roles, all ranks' approach to the deployment of women in the armed forces. Additionally, he declared that the Indian Navy is totally dedicated to unity and cohesion. [caption id="attachment_6518" align="alignnone" width="300"] Navy Appointed First Woman Commanding Officer In Naval Ship: Navy Chief[/caption]

Ready to hold assembly polls in J&K whenever ECI wants: LG Sinha
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Ready to hold assembly polls in J&K whenever ECI wants: LG Sinha

Jammu, Nov 30 : Kashmir and Jammu On Thursday, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha declared that his administration is prepared to conduct assembly elections in the Union Territory at the request of the Indian Election Commission. Taking aim at some political figures who disseminated false information about the upcoming elections, LG Sinha declared he would only depart Jammu and Kashmir following the successful completion of the assembly polls."Any information pertaining to arrangements that J&K was requested to provide to the ECI has been provided." "I want to announce from this platform that the J&K administration is prepared to hold elections whenever the ECI notifies us," Sinha stated at the "Samvaad" conference, which was hosted here by Amar Ujala. LG Sinha emphasised that the Election Commission of India is the only body with the authority to hold assembly votes, referring to the democratic procedures in J&K. In addition, he attacked political figures for supposedly deceiving the people."It was my responsibility to make sure the nation's writ was established—and is—in Jammu and Kashmir. That was (my) task, which I completed," he declared. "All of the terrorist organisations' top leaders have been removed. The remaining ones will shortly be gone. Terrorism has no place here," he declared. He claimed that the CRPF, police, and army all work well together. "Our neighbour is attempting to cause trouble here, and there have been some incidents." There were jawans who were martyred. He went on, "We'll exact revenge for those murders.Regarding the Kashmiri Pandits, he commended the government for its efforts in giving 3,000 people houses and jobs, but he also stated that more steps needed to be taken to facilitate their resettlement.  

Woman among 3 drug peddlers held in Baramulla: JKP
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Woman among 3 drug peddlers held in Baramulla: JKP

BARAMULLA: In the district of Baramulla in North Kashmir, police have detained three drug dealers, one of whom is a woman, as part of their ongoing efforts to eradicate the drug problem from society. They have also retrieved illegal substances from their hands. According to a spokesman, at a checkpoint set up at Kitchama near the service station, a police party from Police Station Sheeri, led by SHO PS Sheeri and overseen by DySP Hqrs Baramulla, stopped two men and a woman who were heading towards Kitchama on a scooter with the licence plate JK05-0116."They were later identified as Riyaz Ahmad Ganie son of Gh Hassan, Shokeen Ahmad Ganie son of Ab Jabar Ganie, both residents of Batangi Boniyar, and Saleema Begum wife of Mohd Ashraf Najar, resident of Mother Sheeri. During their search, 776 grammes of contraband heroin-like substance was recovered from their possession." They have been arrested and shifted to PS Sheeri where they remain in custody", he said. As a result, inquiries have been launched and a case under pertinent legal sections has been filed at police station Sheeri. [caption id="attachment_6506" align="alignnone" width="300"] Woman among 3 drug peddlers held in Baramulla: JKP[/caption]  

All Gaps Along Pakistan, Bangladesh Border To Be Plugged Over Next 2 Yrs: Shah
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All Gaps Along Pakistan, Bangladesh Border To Be Plugged Over Next 2 Yrs: Shah

Hazaribag (Jharkhand), Dec 1: India's two main borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh would be fully guarded over the next two years, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who stated on Friday that efforts are now being made to close gaps in a 60-kilometer length along these two fronts. Shah was speaking following his salute from the BSF's ceremonial parade, which was held in honour of the BSF's 59th Raising Day festivities.The minister stated that in the nine years since taking office, the Narendra Modi administration has sealed and fortified gaps along roughly 560 kilometres of the borders between Bangladesh and Pakistan and India. According to him, work is only progressing on around 60 km of these two borders, which are on the western and eastern flanks of India, respectively, and all of the gaps are being filled in. We will completely protect these two borders in the next two years, according to Shah.Long riverine, hilly, and swampy landscapes separate the two borders—2,290 km for the India-Pakistan International Border and 4,096 km for the India-Bangladesh Border—making it difficult to build barriers. As a result, the BSF and other agencies deploy technological devices to detect infiltration. "I really think that without strong borders, a nation cannot grow and prosper.The BSF and other forces that the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent to secure the borders allowed the country to send its first astronauts to the moon, host the G20 Summit, and move its economy from the eleventh to the fifth rank.At the 'Meru' training camp here, the minister addressed the BSF staff, saying, "You, the BSF, are the essential pillar of this journey." "In my opinion, the border wall merely assists in carrying out this duty; it does not, by itself, save the nation. This mission is carried out by the courageous BSF jawan, he stated. Raised on December 1, 1965, the border force, with a strength of approximately 2.65 lakh, is primarily responsible for policing the 6,386 km-long Indian fronts with Bangladesh and Pakistan.The home minister claimed that border security was given top priority by every BJP government that came to power in the nation, from the Modi administration to the time of previous Prime Minister A B Vajpayee. The Modi government integrated security, development, and democratic processes along with a strong infrastructure and the start of welfare measures for the local population living on the front, he said, while Atal Ji's (Atal Bihari Vajpayee) government brought a "integrated" approach for border security. "Apart from land trade, we strengthened rail, road, waterway, and telephone communication connectivity," he stated.The home minister said that during the previous nine years, his administration built 510 observation towers, 452 new border posts, and connected 637 border posts to electricity. Additionally, 500 of these facilities received piped water on various fronts. Speaking about Left Wing Extremism (LWE), Shah claimed that the nation was on the verge of eradicating this violent and militant movement led by Maoist cadres. He claimed that throughout the previous ten years, there has been a 52% decrease in Naxal violence occurrences, a 70% decrease in deaths related to these incidents, and a 176 percent decrease in the number of damaged police stations."The final attack on LWE by the BSF, CRPF, and ITBP is currently underway. We're committed to eradicate naxalism from the nation," he declared. The minister continued by saying that during the previous ten years, up to 199 new security force camps have been created in the LWE impacted areas. He declared, "I'm confident we'll win this battle." We have defeated the insurgency in the northeast, the LWE, and the "hotspots" of Jammu and Kashmir in the last ten years of the Modi administration, he claimed, adding that the security forces have solidified their dominance in the region. [caption id="attachment_6502" align="alignnone" width="300"] All Gaps Along Pak, Bangladesh Border To Be Plugged Over Next…

RBI says Rs 2,000 notes totalling Rs 9,760 cr still with public
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RBI says Rs 2,000 notes totalling Rs 9,760 cr still with public

MUMBAI: Only over Rs 9,760 crore worth of the Rs 2,000 bank notes are still in circulation, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which reported on Friday that nearly 97.26% of the notes have been returned to the banking system. The RBI declared on May 19 that banknotes with a denomination of Rs 2,000 will no longer be in circulation. "The total value of Rs 2,000 bank notes in circulation, which amounted to Rs 3.56 lakh crore as at the close of business on May 19, 2023 when the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 bank notes was announced, has declined to Rs 9,760 crore as at the close of business on November 30, 2023," the RBI stated in a statement. It further stated that as of May 19, 2023, 97.26% of the high-value currency in circulation has been brought back into the banking system. The RBI stated, "The Rs 2,000 bank notes remain legal tender." The 19 RBI offices around the nation accept deposits and/or exchanges of Rs 2,000 in banknotes. Additionally, anyone can send two thousand rupees by India Post from any post office to any RBI Issue Office to have the money credited to their bank accounts back home. The initial request was made to the public and entities holding these notes to exchange or deposit them in bank accounts by September 30. Later, the deadline was moved to October 7. On October 7, deposit and exchange services were terminated at bank branches. At the 19 RBI offices, people have had the option of exchanging their currency or having the same amount credited to their bank accounts as of October 8. In the meantime, lines are seen at RBI offices during business hours to exchange or deposit Rs 2,000 notes. Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, and Thiruvananthapuram are the 19 RBI offices that deposit and exchange bank notes. November 2016 saw the introduction of the Rs 2,000 bank notes, which replaced the then-current Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 bank notes. [caption id="attachment_6499" align="alignnone" width="300"] RBI says Rs 2,000 notes totalling Rs 9,760 cr still with public[/caption]